Join our team at North Sydney Council as the Service Unit Manager for Ranger & Parking Services, a role where your leadership will have a meaningful impact on our community.

At North Sydney Council, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable community where every resident feels valued and engaged. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to continually improve our services and operations, ensuring we meet the needs of our diverse community.

As a pivotal part of the Planning and Environment Division, our Ranger and Parking Services Department plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety and compliance, while also enhancing community satisfaction through effective service delivery.

Based at the Central Depot in Cammeray, the Service Unit Manager for Ranger and Parking Services, will take the helm in steering the department towards operational excellence and strategic growth. Your leadership will ensure that all services are delivered with integrity and fairness, aligning with our corporate values and community expectations.

You will also be responsible for: 

• Providing strategic oversight and operational leadership for the Ranger and Parking Services Department.
• Empowering and develop team members, fostering a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Managing departmental budgets effectively, ensuring financial targets are met and exceeded.
• Implementing innovative solutions to enhance community education and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for a passionate leader who can inspire and motivate their team while navigating the complexities of a regulatory environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a commitment to public service, this role is your opportunity to make a significant impact. 

To be successful, you will have experience in leading teams, building capability, and improving systems. You know how to balance compliance with good decision-making, strong judgment and high integrity. You are organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing competing priorities through taking ownership and setting a strong example.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in management, business, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing a diverse workforce in a customer-focused regulatory environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong background in financial management.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to navigate competing priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• High-level communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to de-escalate confrontational situations effectively.
• A commitment to ethical conduct and high work standards.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

If you also have experience with law enforcement programs or regulatory investigations, that would be an added advantage. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding service to the North Sydney community!

We are committed to building a high-performing, collaborative and supportive workplace where people can do their best work.

Working here means exposure to a wide range of complex and interesting applications, with opportunities to build your technical skills, confidence and professional profile.

Our Civic Centre is located directly across from the Victoria Cross Metro Station, providing fast, direct access to the Sydney CBD and making your daily commute simple and efficient.

North Sydney Council offers a range of benefits, including:

• Prime location with excellent public transport connectivity
• 35-hour working week 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport access
• Health and wellbeing programs (including flu vaccinations, skin checks and classes)
• Employee Assistance Program and financial counselling
• Transport allowance
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive and high-performing team culture

TRP Range: $180,000 to $215,900 per annum (inclusive of 12% superannuation and Annualised allowance)

35 hours per week

Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a statement of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role. 

This position requires a Police Clearance and is a requirement of the recruitment process. 

It is an essential requirement of this role that a Working with Children Check (WWCC) is conducted. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.